LECTRA: Lectra appoints Jérôme Viala Executive Vice President for the Group
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Lectra appoints Jérôme Viala Executive Vice President for the Group
Chief Financial Officer since 1994, and from 2005 a member of the Executive
Committee, Jérôme Viala will greatly contribute to the implementation of
Lectra's new strategic roadmap
Paris, February 2, 2017 - Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology
solutions dedicated to industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles and
composite materials, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jérôme Viala,
Chief Financial Officer to the role of Executive Vice President for the Group.
As a result, Jérôme Viala has been number two on Lectra's Executive Committee
since January 1, 2017.
"Lectra will soon announce a new strategic roadmap, revealing the Group's
ambitions for the 2017-2019 period and beyond. I felt it was very important to
involve Jérôme even more in our new industrial adventure," stated Daniel Harari,
CEO, Lectra. "Jerome and I have worked together for 26 years. During these
years, I have appreciated his rigor, his ability to make decisions and stand by
them, and his many human qualities."
Since becoming CFO of Lectra in 1994, and member of the Executive Committee
since its creation in 2005, Jérôme Viala, 55 years old, has progressively taken
on more responsibilities within the Group. He is now in charge of coordinating
the industrial, customer care, consumables and parts, and international human
resources' activities. In parallel, over the last few years Jérôme has become
increasingly involved in developing Lectra's international operations, including
the opening of Lectra's subsidiaries in South Korea and Vietnam.
"Lectra's upcoming strategic cycle, to be presented on February 9, will be
exciting due to the highly innovative way it creates value for our customers,
and for the Group," underlines Jérôme Viala. "I am thrilled about the
opportunity to support the implementation of our new roadmap in its many
aspects."
Jérôme Viala, a graduate of the ESC Bordeaux (KEDGE Business School, France),
began his career as a credit analyst at Esso (France). He joined the finance
department of Lectra in 1985, then successively held different financial
positions in the Group before becoming Chief Financial Officer in 1994.
About Lectra
Lectra is the world leader in integrated technology solutions (software,
automated cutting equipment, and associated services) specifically designed for
industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles, and composite materials
to manufacture their products. It serves major world markets: fashion and
apparel, automotive, and furniture as well as a broad array of other industries.
Lectra's solutions, specific to each market, enable customers to automate and
optimize product design, development, and manufacturing. With more than 1,500
employees, Lectra has developed privileged relationships with prestigious
customers in more than 100 countries, contributing to their operational
excellence. Lectra registered revenues of $264 million in 2015 and is listed on
Euronext.
For more information, please visit www.lectra.com
Contact - Lectra Headquarters / Press Dept.: Nathalie Fournier-Christol
E-mail: n.fournier-christol(at)lectra.com
Tel.: +33 (0)1 53 64 42 37 - Fax: +33 (0)1 53 64 43 40
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